Six‑week injury clouds Real Madrid's summer plans for Raul Asencio

Real Madrid confirmed during a pre‑season training session that defender Raul Asencio has suffered a right‑thigh rectus femoris muscle injury, with medical tests today indicating a six‑week recovery period and threatens the club’s future summer plans for the academy graduate.

Following the tests, Real Madrid Medical Services diagnosed Asencio with a rectus femoris muscle injury in his right leg. The official club statement confirmed the severity of the injury. Medical assessments set the recovery period at six weeks.

The injury sidelines Asencio for approximately six weeks, meaning he will miss the early phase of the pre‑season schedule. This absence removes him from the initial training camp and friendly matches. The club acknowledged the impact on his preparation.

Journalist Arancha Rodriguez, citing club sources, reported the six‑week sidelining and noted that the timeline aligns with the medical assessment. Her report reinforces the club’s own statements.

The Merengues’ announcement did not give an exact recovery date. The six‑week absence could hinder Real Madrid’s intention to offload the academy graduate before the summer transfer window closes.

The Spaniard has returned to pre‑season training hoping to impress new manager Jose Mourinho, yet the club does not view him as part of the upcoming campaign. Mourinho is already keen to add another defender, having secured Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer.

As a result, Asencio is now listed among the players likely to be sold, despite his reluctance to leave. His marketability may be affected by the injury.

This injury follows a second pre‑season setback for the Merengues, after midfielder Thiago Pitarch was ruled out for roughly six to eight weeks earlier this month. Pitarch’s absence further compounds the squad’s fitness concerns.

The club’s medical services will monitor Asencio’s progress closely throughout his rehabilitation.